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SUMMIT, NJ - The Summit High School Varsity Football Team faced Governor Livingston (GL) in the traditional "Friday Night Lights" game at Investors Bank Field.

The visiting Highlanders and their defensive scheme and effort stymied the Hilltoppers offense in the first half, not allowing a Summit first down until just prior to the midway point of the second quarter.

Gov. Livinston’s defensive line was solid in keeping the Hilltoppers away from their end zone. Behind the trifecta of Dan Tomlinson, Brian Biskaduros, and Ben Collins, Summit’s running backs could not make progress. A large array of Highlanders provided tackles and coverage for the night, keeping Summit’s offense on its toes.

If one was a fan of defense, the first quarter was nirvana. Neither team could move the ball, and GL's loading up of the defensive front -- with seven or eight players on the line -- was daring Summit to throw the ball. The defense befuddled the Hilltoppers, who looked all dressed up with nowhere to go.

In the second quarter, Rhajon Venable and the Summit special teams did a great job downing one of Froschauer's punts inside the GL one yard line. After two attempts to grind out some space from which to work failed, the Highlanders were faced with a third-and-long from their own 2 yard line.

The subsequent snap was high and wide, and skipped out of the end zone for a safety. The Hilltoppers led 2-0 at the 8:52 mark, and the break seemed to give the Summit offense the spark it needed to get in gear.

Despite having no passing game, GL made it tough on the Hilltoppers all night, and they broke through when Will Nicholson burst through the right side of the Summit line, then cut left and went 62 yards. The two-point conversion failed and, with 53.5 seconds left in the quarter, it was 23-6.

By the end of the fourth quarter, the Hilltoppers made one more advance down the field, ultimately defeating the Highlanders 30-6.

Afterwards, Summit Head Coach Kevin Kostibos attributed his team's early-game offensive struggles to the strong scheme and effort of their opponent. "Give Governor Livingston all the credit. They packed the box, and made us throw to beat them," he said. "it took us a while to get going, and we have a young team in terms of first-year starters. Our defense was outstanding tonight, and that gave us some time to put things together."

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NEPTUNE, NJ - The Governor Livingston girls swim team made their mark on Thursday night when they became the first team in the program's history to win back to back sectional championships, beating Metuchen 118-52 in the Central Public C group final at the Neptune Aquatic Center. The team triumphed over Red Bank Regional last year to win their first sectional title in over a ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - On Valentine's Day, Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights had a special celebration with a singer that entertained and serenaded the residents with songs of love, family and "boogie-woogie" blues.

At times, the rhythm of the music got residents moving and tapping their hands on their laps and a few stood up to dance. Music ...

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The advocates, who say they have attended more than 80 town meetings to inform about the benefits of medical cannabis, mentioned the 1936 movie "Reefer ...

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Fellowship Helping Hands is a New Jersey licensed home care service for older and ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ—New Jersey Youth Symphony (NJYS) invites young musicians in grades 3-11 to attend open rehearsals for Bring A Buddy Week, March 4-8 at 570 Central Avenue in New Providence. Participating students will observe the first half of a rehearsal. Students can visit any ensemble based on their grade and experience level. Students who do not have a friend in an ensemble can still ...

FANWOOD, NJ -- Following the mass shooting in Florida this week, the Union County Chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 7:00 p.m. at the LaGrande Park Building in Fanwood.

"Every life cut short by gun violence -- that somehow becomes a statistic -- is tucked away in our hearts, never to be lost," wrote Patti ...

With summer just around the corner, it will be hard not to look out the window and dream of warmer days and cool, crystal clear pools that are ready for swimming and splashing. With the Berkeley Heights Community Pool at the YMCA early bird registration currently open, signing up sooner will save money and give you something to look forward to once the summer sun hits! Since 1964, the Berkeley ...

My name is Patti Murgo. I am Committeewoman in Linden’s Eighth Ward. I am a life-long DEMOCRAT, a party activist, and a believer in what being a democrat stands for. Last week, I received a piece of literature from our municipal chairman, Nick Scutari, regarding his “plans” for the County Democratic Party if he is elected county chairman.

Mayor Colleen Mahr has been a pillar of consistency in Union County for the last 20 years, having devoted her life to public service. There is no one more qualified and capable to lead us as our next Union County Democratic Committee Chair.

Colleen has mentored, coached and supported countless candidates running for office in Union County, all across our 21 ...

CHATHAM, NJ - A group of pro-cannabis activists came to the Borough of Chatham Council meeting on Monday night and used the public commentary portion of the meeting to ask the council to support a marijuana dispensary in town.

The advocates, who say they have attended more than 80 town meetings to inform about the benefits of medical cannabis, mentioned the 1936 movie "Reefer ...

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